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Download Book PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com Lal Ded: The Great Kashmiri Saint-Poetess Edited by: Dr. S. S. Toshkhani Lal Ded: The Great Kashmiri Saint-Poetess Edited by: Dr. S. S. Toshkhani Proceedings of the National Seminar Conducted by Kashmir Education, Culture and Science Society, B-36, Pamposh Enclave, New Delhi – 110 048 November 12, 2000 Published by S.B. Nangia A.P.H. Publishing Corporation 5, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj New Delhi – 110002 Email: [email protected] © Editor Printed in India at Efficient Offset Printers New Delhi- 110 035 Kashmir News Network http://iKashmir.net/lalded2/index.html PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com Lal Ded: The Great Kashmiri Saint-Poetess Edited by: Dr. S. S. Toshkhani Lal Ded: The Great Kashmiri Saint-Poetess Edited by: Dr. S. S. Toshkhani This book represents the proceedings of a National Seminar on "Remembering Lal Ded in Modern Times" conducted by Kashmir Education, Culture and Science Society in New Delhi on 12 November, 2000. Lalleshwari or Lal Ded, according to late Prof. Jayalal Kaul, has been the greatest genius of Kashmir of all times. This book has many eminent writers of modern period who have recollected the genius of Lel Ded for the modern world. Lal Ded was living in the 14th century in Kashmir. In spite of long interval of history, Lal Ded is remembered in every home evn in modern period. Her Vaaks, or sayings, represent the best teachings for human kind today to seek unity and harmony between people of all religion and races. Her poetry is all inspiring. Her philosophy of life represents the highest science of life. She can be the leader to combine science and humanism world over, and once again establish a peaceful and melodious world of joy and happiness. Kashmiris in general and Indians and the people of the world are inspired by Lalleshwari’s teachings. This book and the seminar by KECSS cannot possibly touch all aspects of life and times of Lal Ded. However, a laudable attempt is made to recall Lal Ded for creating a joyful and harmonious world in Kashmir and the rest of India and the world. Hindus, Muslims and people of all faith remember Lal Ded with great reverence. This book should be of world-wide interest. Kashmir News Network http://iKashmir.net/lalded2/index.html PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com Lal Ded: The Great Kashmiri Saint-Poetess Edited by: Dr. S. S. Toshkhani Kashmir News Network http://iKashmir.net/lalded2/index.html PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com Lal Ded: The Great Kashmiri Saint-Poetess Edited by: Dr. S. S. Toshkhani Preface The Kashmir Education, Culture and Science Society (KECSS) in collaboration with N.S. Kashmiri Research Institute held for the first time in the National Capital, New Delhi, a National Seminar on 12 November, 2000 on "Remembering Lal Ded in Modern Times". Lal Ded is considered the greatest spiritual seer and saint-poetess of Kashmir. She lived in Kashmir in the 14th century. Yet, her, spiritual eminance is known to every Kashmiri even to this day. She also was a great poetess and thinker and created identity for Kashmiri people as a peace loving, artistic, and cultural people of India who believed in the composite culture of the country. Taking into consideration the recent turmoil in the valley because of militant forces operating from outside Kashmir borders, there is need by scholars to write about the heritage of harmony left behind by Lal Ded and her eminent followers like Nund Rishi and other well-known Rishis. Her vaakhs or sayings provide source for peace and harmony. Religious extremism and fundamentalism will gave way to traditional love between communities and, bring enlightenment. The participants in this seminar on Lal Ded attracted a wide spectrum of eminent scholars, scientists and thinkers. Some participants presented papers, and some spoke it depth on the occasion. It is hoped that this seminar proceedings will reciprocate ideas from various academic centers of the world, desiring a peaceful world order. The book should be of wide interest in India and outside India. It should crease harmony and creativity for out mankind. The KECSS is on the threshold of starting an International Center for Kashmir Studies in order to extensively research on the academic, cultural and social heritage of Kashmir. This seminar provides a very good beginning in this direction. We thank the distinguished scholars, executive committee members of KECSS, notably Prof. B.B. Dhar, Mr. M.L. Bhatt, Prof. S. Bhatt, Mr. M.L. Kachru, Mr. A.K Jalla and others who made this historic seminar a success. The Kashmiri community in Parmposh Enclave, New Delhi has always been supporting academic efforts by KECSS. We are grateful to the members of this community for their creative interest. To Dr. S.S. Toshkhani, an erudite scholar, we are thankful for planning this seminar along with KECSS members, and for editing the seminar proceedings with great insight. Lastly, we are thankful to Mr. S.B. Nangia of A.P.H. Publishing Corporation for publication of this book expeditiously. Mr. M.K. Kaw President, KECSS Prof. B.B. Dhar Vice President, KECSS B-36, Pamposh Emclave, New Delhi 110 0048 July 1, 2002 Kashmir News Network i http://iKashmir.net/lalded2/index.html PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com Lal Ded: The Great Kashmiri Saint-Poetess Edited by: Dr. S. S. Toshkhani Kashmir News Network ii http://iKashmir.net/lalded2/index.html PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com Lal Ded: The Great Kashmiri Saint-Poetess Edited by: Dr. S. S. Toshkhani CONTRIBUTORS Mr. M.K. Kaw : He is the President of KECSS B-36, Pampose Enclave, New Delhi-110048. Until recently, he was Education Secretary, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India in which capacity he was associated in the organisation and implementation of educational policies in India. He is also widely known for his writings, and has authored several books. Along with other writers he is engaged in KECSS in writing and editing a book on "Kashmir and its People", and, two seminars are to be held as part of ICSSR project, one on saints and sages of Kashmir, and the second on environments of Kashmir. Mr. Yaw is a respected educationist and is planning to establish in KECSS a Center for Kashmir Studies which will be the first of its kind in India. He was formerly the Member-Secretary of the National Pay Com mission. Prof. A.N. Dhar : Prof. Dhar has been the Professor of English and the Head of Department of English, Kashmir University. He is an outstanding scholar who has made important contribution to the academic life of Kashmir and Kashmiri Pandits. He has edited along with Prof. Neerja Mattoo a book on Bhagwan Gopi Nath. Prof. Dhar was awarded a Senior Fellowship Literature by the Department of Culture, Ministry of Human Resources Development and published a book on mysticism, "Mysticism Across Cultures", recently. His address: 504, New Plots, Jammu-180006. Prof. S. Bhatt : Prof Bhatt is an Honorary Professor at Hamdard University, New Delhi. He was formerly Professor of Space law, and, Honorary Professor of International Law, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi. He was also for some years a Consultant and Adviser to the United Nations in many African Countries. He is a Vice-President KECSS and has helped organise several seminars on Kashmiri heritage. He was also Editor in Chief Koshur Samachar and has edited a book entitled "Kashmiri Pandits : A Cultural Heritage", circulated in many parts of world. Apart from Kashmir heritage, Prof. Bhatt has written extensively on space law, air law and environments with 16 books to his credit. Many years ago in 1969-70 he conducted research on environmental law as Ful-bright Resident Scholar in Sw Dallas, Texas, USA. He served in the Govrt. of India and retired as Deputy Director General of Civil Aviation. Prof Bhatt has travelled to many parts of world for academic and official works. Along with Mr. M.K. Kaw and Dr. S.S. Toshkhani, Prof. Bhatt is engaged on an ICSSR project and is the convener for the seminar on Kashmir Environments which will be held in 2003 by KECSS and Kashmir University. His address: 5-176, Greater Kailash B, New Delhi-110048. Dr. S. S. Toshkhani : He is the convenor of this seminar and editor of this important book on "Lal Ded". In academic circles. Dr. Toshkhani, is considered an outstanding authority on Kashmiri literature and history of cultural heritage of Kashmir. He is a thinker, writer, poet, and a genius of all sorts. He is among few scholars from Kashmir who is wellversed in Sharda Script. Dr. Toshkhani comes from an illustrious family of Kashmir. His father late revered Prof. S.K. Toshkhani was a legend of a scholar and researcher of his time. Dr. Toshkhani is an important consultant to KECSS in academic and research matters and for the institution of the centre for Kashmir Studies. His address : D-8/8050, Vacant Kunj, New Delhi-110070. Prof. (Mrs.) Neerja Mattoo : Prof. (Mrs.) Mattoo was formerly Professor of English and Head of Department of English, Govt. Women College, Srinagar, Kashmir. She is among few Kashmiii Pandit women scholars who has kept contact with the academic world in Srinagar, Kashmir in recent times. She has translated a collection of Kashmiri short stories under the title "The Stranger Beside Me" which has been published by UBSPD. Along with Prof. A.N. Dhar, she has edited a book on Bhagwan Gopi Nath.
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